Kennel Club - Changes to Code of Ethics
NORTH WEST LABRADOR RETRIEVER CLUB
GENERAL CODE OF ETHICS
All members of the North West Labrador Retriever Club undertake to abide by its general Code of Ethics.
Club members:
1)
Will properly house, feed, water and exercise all dogs under their care
and arrange for appropriate veterinary attention if and when required.
2)
Will agree without reservation that any veterinary surgeon performing
an operation on any of their dogs which alters the natural conformation
of the animal,
or who carries out a caesarean section on a bitch, may report such operation to the Kennel Club.
3)
Will agree that no healthy puppy will be culled. Puppies which may not
conform to the Breed Standard should be placed in suitable homes.
4) Will abide by all aspects of the Animal Welfare Act.
5) Will not create demand for, nor supply, puppies that have been docked illegally.
6) Will agree not to breed from a dog or bitch which could be in any way harmful to the dog or to the breed.
7)
Will not allow any of their dogs to roam at large or to cause a
nuisance to neighbours or those carrying out official duties.
8)
Will ensure that their dogs wear properly tagged collars and will be
kept leashed or under effective control when away from home.
9) Will clean up after their dogs in public places or anywhere their dogs are being exhibited.
10)
Will only sell dogs where there is a reasonable expectation of a happy
and healthy life and will help with the re-homing of a dog if the
initial circumstances change.
11) Will supply written details
of all dietary requirements and give guidance concerning responsible
ownership when placing dogs in a new home.
12) Will ensure
that all relevant Kennel Club documents are provided to the new owner
when selling or transferring a dog, and will agree, in writing, to
forward any relevant documents at the earliest opportunity, if not
immediately available.
13) Will not sell any dog to
commercial dog wholesalers, retail pet dealers or directly or indirectly
allow dogs to be given as a prize or donation in a competition of any
kind. Will not sell by sale or auction Kennel Club registration
certificates as stand alone items (not accompanying a dog).
14)
Will not knowingly misrepresent the characteristics of the breed nor
falsely advertise dogs nor mislead any person regarding the health or
quality of a dog.
Breach of these provisions may result in
expulsion from club membership, and/or disciplinary action by the Kennel
Club and/or reporting to the relevant authorities for legal action, as
appropriate.
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